This place is a guilty pleasure where you can go enjoy fine cigars, phenomenal service, and excellent drinks in a high end fashion.
While some might be get turned away for being dressed inappropriately (dress shirt, nice pants (high end, no holes dark jeans ok), and dress shoes - no jacket or tie required), this regulation only adds to the experience. You feel transformed back in time where customer service came first as your well dressed sommelier guides you through the humidor to select one of their cigars (required) for enjoying inb Winston Churchill's old haunt.
When it comes time to enjoy one, the sommelier will patiently light your cigar to ensure it is not scorched or overheated. He will also prepare the tip to your preference (e.g., punch, cut, etc...).
Lastly, when it comes time to enjoy a drink with your cigar (£21 GBP minimum), it will be prepared and served by a 5 star waiter from the adjacent Rivoli bar. In my case, I chose James Bond's Vesper (shaken, not stirred of course) and it was magnificent. There's also an excellent selection of spirits - including my favorite - Sazerac Rye.
This place isn't for the bargain hunter or someone in a hurry, so if you fall into those camps - go elsewhere. However, if you want a magnificent cigar and drink experience with 5 star service, then look no further as I found it worth every penny! read more